The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee returns for its 41st year on July 19-21, 2024. The event features car shows, vendors, family activities, and the stunning sight of hot air balloons soaring over Jackson County, Michigan. This year, it also serves as the finale to the US Women's National Balloon Championship.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Jackson Food Truck Festival on Wednesday, July 17th, from 4pm-8pm at Keeley Park (Jackson County Fairgrounds). The event is free to enter, and attendees can look forward to an exciting lineup of food trucks.

Beginning in 2009 the festival combined a classic car show with live music. Every year since, Traffic Jam’In has grown to include numerous family oriented events and attractions, nationally touring music groups, a variety of food and other vendors, and a certified 5K run/walk.

Looking for a vivid glance into 19th century pioneer life? The Waterloo Farm Museum has just the thing. The museum features farm buildings nestled in the curve of a scenic rural road. Highlights include a farmhouse built in 1850s, a rare restored wooden Perkins windmill, a log house with stone fireplace, a woodworking and blacksmith’s workshop with working forge, the granary which now serves as a gift shop, and many other buildings that supported 1880s farm life. The Dewey School Museum, located three miles north of the Farm, is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in the mid-1800s and held classes until 1956.

The Gus Macker #JacksonMI festival is a premier summer basketball tournament held on Jackson Street and Michigan Avenue in the city center. This event is surrounded by restaurants, retail shops, parks, and entertainment venues, providing activities for the entire family. Highlights include the Mascot Game, Heroes Tournament, $1.5k Dunk Contest, and Cornhole Tournament, creating a vibrant and unique atmosphere in Southcentral Michigan. Since 2018, the event has donated nearly $25,000 to volunteer groups and non-profits in Jackson County.

As people age, many social avenues from earlier phases of life, such as school and work, no longer exist and making friends can be difficult. Experts suggest volunteering as a beneficial way to make friends and improve social well-being.

A reliable, environmentally friendly energy source, propane can help power key home systems and appliances. Consider these ways to integrate the clean energy source into your home.

The earliest years of children’s lives lay the foundation for their social and emotional well-being, setting the stage for success in school and beyond. For parents, caregivers and educators, it’s crucial to prioritize and nurture the mental health of children in their care. Consider this insight and guidance to support children’s mental well-being.

With temperatures forecasted to run at least 2 degrees higher than historical averages across more than half the country, heat waves may lead to soaring air-conditioning bills this summer. Consider these smart, practical, cost-cutting tips for dialing down your energy bills.

Put delicious desserts back on the menu all summer long with savory favorites that don’t call for wasting sunny days in the kitchen. This Peanut Butter Cookie Banana Pudding can be prepped first thing in the morning and refrigerated until it’s time for a treat.

Between juggling work, family, friends and social activities, powering through busy day-to-day schedules requires a lot of energy. Building meals around recipes like Broccoli and Edamame Salad, Chicken with Peanut Sauce in Lettuce Wraps and Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Cheesecake, which are packed with plant-based protein, can help your family come together to refuel

To help fight food insecurity in America, a network of refurbished refrigerators containing free, fresh food for anyone in need has been placed across the country since launching in 2021. The program is expanding to 13 additional U.S. markets with a target of placing 3,000 refrigerators by 2030.